Patient Access Operations Coordinator Free-Standing ED

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees the daily operations of patient service areas within the Enterprise Revenue Cycle department at Steele Creek NC. The coordinator ensures departmental standards and efficiency are met, educates and updates staff on changes, manages supplies within budget, and assesses staffing needs. They provide leadership and support to patient services staff, including training, orientation, and performance input. Additionally, they create and adjust staff schedules, assist with financial processes like collections and deposits, and monitor work queues. The position also supports HR functions, ensures accurate patient registration and HIPAA compliance, verifies insurance coverage, and maintains regulatory compliance with documentation. A key aspect of the role is delivering exceptional customer service to patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in either Patient Access or any of the following related experience; general physician office support or billing office, insurance office, customer service/hospitality, or call center (any industry).
• Demonstrates organizational values and behaviors, serving as a role model for Advocate Health’s purpose and standards.
• Effective leadership and team-building skills, including delegation, motivating staff, managing priorities, and decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of explaining policies, procedures, and financial responsibilities to staff and patients.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including data collection and interpretation for operational improvements and planning.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, multitasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines independently in fast-paced settings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring compliance and quality in all processes.
• Outstanding customer service and service recovery skills, maintaining professionalism and empathy in diverse situations.
• Technical proficiency with healthcare systems, including EPIC, insurance verification tools, patient liability estimation, Microsoft Office, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and applicable state/federal requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical teams, and patients, resolving issues and supporting patient care needs.
• Physical mobility and stamina, including frequent sitting/standing transitions, extended periods of standing or sitting, and ability to move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and push/pull: frequently up to 10 lbs., occasionally 20 lbs. or more, and push/pull up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Sensory and motor requirements, including clear speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for keyboard data entry.

Nice To Haves

• May require travel, with exposure to weather and road conditions.
• Respond promptly to patient emergencies occurring in clerical areas; CPR certification may be required based on location.
• Notary licensure/training may be required depending on service line or facility.
• Flexible scheduling and on-call availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of patient service areas to ensure departmental standards and efficiency are met.
• Educate and update staff on changes relevant to their roles, policies, and procedures.
• Manage supplies by ordering within budget guidelines and departmental needs.
• Assess staffing needs and communicate requirements to leadership; ensure compliance with personnel policies.
• Provide leadership and support to patient services staff, including training, orientation, work direction, and performance input.
• Create and adjust staff schedules for optimal efficiency and patient throughput, including breaks, meetings, and peak volume coverage.
• Assist with financial processes, including point-of-service collections, cash reconciliation, and bank deposits; monitor department work queues.
• Support HR functions, such as interviewing, onboarding, staff development, and resolving employee concerns.
• Ensure accurate patient registration, including demographic, insurance, and financial information; maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Verify insurance coverage and financial responsibility, explain obligations to patients, and refer to Financial Advocates when needed.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, Medicare notices, consent forms, and other required documentation; obtain signatures as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, including greeting patients, answering inquiries, scheduling appointments, coordinating assistance, and fostering a welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED